AaB Aalborg
- AaB Aalborg are unbeaten in their last five matches (W3, D2).
- They have won the last three head-to-head matchups and have a very impressive record against Middelfart, so they should be able to get the job done with little drama.
- Steffen Højer’s side are a possession-first side with a high-tempo game plan based around a 4-3-3 formation.
- They play on the attack with a lot of pressing in their own half, looking to build up play quickly with a fast tempo in possession and wide attacks.
- This approach has seen them score an average of 2.00 goals per home match in the 1st Division Relegation Group and concede just 1.29 per-match, making them a dominant force when they’re clicking.
Middelfart
- Middelfart have lost all of their last five (L5) and are at the bottom of the 1st Division Relegation Group (12 points from 28 games).
- Middelfart have a completely different approach, with Kristoffer Johannsen setting up a pragmatic, low block and relying on fast transitions and risk management to get them out of dangerous positions.
- There’s little emphasis on high pressing but rather closing off space and trying to catch the opposition on counter-attacks.
- Middelfart are a poor side with just one win, two draws and eleven defeats in their away campaign in the 1st Division Relegation Group.
Head-to-Head
AaB Aalborg have won the last three meetings and crushed Middelfart 5-2 away four weeks ago.
Key Players
- Nicklas Helenius is on a mission for AaB and has scored five goals across his last three 1st Division Relegation Group matches.
- He’s been AaB’s main man for much of the season, and they will look to make use of his excellent form once again.
- Jubril Adedeji has also chipped in with three goals in the last five, so this could be a long night for the visitors.
- Middelfart have a capable top scorer in Benjamin Zjajo, who has scored just one goal in his last six appearances in the Relegation Group.
Betting Insights
- AaB are heavy favorites at 1.31, while Middelfart are long shots at 8.35.
- Middelfart have conceded 34 goals and average 2.43 per away match.
Prediction
- As AaB are in such good form, and have a head-to-head record that points to a heavy defeat for Middelfart, we’re backing the hosts to win this matchup comfortably and for the Over 2.5 goals bet to hit.
- AaB can make chances all game long and we expect them to take advantage of a Middelfart side that have conceded 34 goals and average 2.43 per away match.
